It was over early.The United States scored twice in the first five minutes, took a 4-1 lead at halftime and finished with the three goal margin, beating Japan 5-2 to win the Women's World Cup and bring the title to the United States for the first time since 1999...

In an odd story out of the sports world, former NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly assaulting his fiancee Hope Solo. Solo, a star player for the US Women's soccer team and winner of two gold medals, met Stevens today after he was released from a Court …

While soccer isn’t nearly as popular here as it is in other parts of the world, it seems to get its due in the US during the Olympics, at least. And when the women’s national soccer team won gold after a hotly-contested battle against Brazil at the 2008 Games in Beiji…

USA Goalie Hope Solo did not resort to theatrical tricks when she injured her knee late in the World Cup Final on Sunday against Japan, and elected to play through it. The injury occured early in the second period of extra time, with the US clinging to a one goal lead. Japan went on to win the Women…

Being outplayed throughout the second half and having seen a 1-0 halftime lead evaporate, the United States needed a spark.Abby Wambach was there to provide it.Wambach's header off a corner kick in the 79th minute gave the USA the lead for good, and Alex Morgan added an insurance goal three minutes …